Vision Statement

MISSION OF ACSA

The mission of the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA), the driving force of education in California and beyond, is to ensure the creation of communities of learning and teaching that serve both the aspirations of individual students and the greater good of society, through this unique and indispensable coalition distinguished by:

bold and authoritative advocacy;

dedication to the highest personal and professional ethics;

inspirational networks of discovery and sharing of knowledge;

mutual commitment to excellence; and

universal accessibility to learning.

PARAMETERS

We will practice collaborative* decision-making throughout the organization. Our focus will be public education. We will offer only those services and products that are unique or extraordinary.We will expect the best from each individual. We will not respond to conditions as if they were causes. *to be defined operationally

OBJECTIVES

Local educational agencies have the resources and the freedom to meet the unique needs of their learning communities.

Every educational community is led by exemplary, inspirational educators who are compelled to create innovative, rich and accessible learning environments.

BELIEFS

We believe that:

an educated citizenry is essential to democracy

dreams inspire potential

every person deserves respect

personal dignity is a human right

we are all responsible for each other

diversity strengthens community

human virtues demand advocacy

every person has a right to unrestricted opportunity

each person has unlimited capacity

every person thrives to the degree that he or she builds trusting relationships